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The City of Kentwood will continue a yard debris drop-off site this spring. (WKTV)

By K.D. Norris

The City of Kentwood will once again offer free brush and leaf drop-off services to residents this spring.

According to an announcement from the city, starting Saturday, April 3, residents may drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE. Drop-off is available noon-8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. on Sunday, continuing through Saturday, May 29.

“As snow melts in the spring, getting yard and tree debris out of the right-of-way is incredibly important for our roadways and storm drains,”Jim Wolford, Department of Public Works supervisor, said in supplied material. “Clearing brush and leaves prevents buildup in these areas, keeping our infrastructure running smoothly throughout the city.”

The services are available to Kentwood residents only, and proof of residency is required. Materials that cannot be accepted include trash, paper and plastic bags, dirt, concrete, asphalt, tires, rocks, stones, construction materials, glass and metal.

In addition to making yard maintenance easier, leaf and brush drop-off services also help residents stay in compliance with city ordinances. The accumulation of leaves and debris on a property or in the right-of-way is prohibited in the City of Kentwood, as well as burning leaves and brush.

More information about Kentwood’s brush and leaf drop-off services is available at kentwood.us/BrushLeafDropOff.

The City of Kentwood will continue a yard debris drop-off site this fall. (WKTV)

By K.D. Norris

ken@wktv.org

The City of Kentwood will again offer its Brush and Leaf Drop-Off programs to residents this fall. According to a statement from the city, both sites will run from Saturday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Dec. 6, from noon to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Residents can drop off brush, sticks, tree limbs, logs, loose leaves and grass clippings at the Kentwood Department of Public Works, 5068 Breton Ave. SE.

“With the change of seasons, getting debris out of the right-of-way is incredibly important,” Jim Wolford, Department of Public Works supervisor, said in supplied material. “Clearing brush and leaves prevents buildup of material in the roadway and storm drains, keeping our infrastructure running smoothly throughout the city.”

Beyond helping make yard maintenance easier, leaf and brush collection services also help residents stay in compliance with city ordinances, according to the statement. The accumulation of leaves and debris within the lot line of a property or upon the adjacent right-of-way is prohibited in the City of Kentwood, as is burning leaves and brush.

The service is available to Kentwood residents only. Anyone wishing to drop off items must show proof of residency.

Materials that cannot be accepted include: trash, plastic bags, dirt, concrete, asphalt, tires, rocks, stones, construction materials, glass or metal.

For more information visit kentwood.us.